Mt Warning Summit Walk - ban imminent

We have been warning for some time that access to the summit of Mt Warning with its remarkable world class views of the surrounding ancient volcanic landscape and coastal views, is under threat of closure. The recent ïnformation note provided by NSW NPWS (see below) does nothing to alleviate our fears, and it is likely a long term ban on the walk may arise in early 2021. Note the walk is conveniently closed at present due to covid (because walking in the fresh air, outdoors will kill you apparently).

The ïnformation note contains all those familiar themes that gave rise to the ban on the Ayers Rock climb: "It's not safe, it's sacred to a few determined to push their animist beliefs on others and apparently, according to dodgy surveys, no one wants to climb it anyway" (yet over 100000 did each year when it was open). In other words ... Bullshit.

There are maintenance issues with the trail, but rather than ban it why not consider a small fee (say $5-$10 per climber) to cover maintenance costs (ed - I thought the park entry fees already covered that cost!)

Please write to NSW Minister Matt Kean and express your support for keeping this outstanding experience open for all Australians and International visitors to enjoy. His email.... office@kean.minister.nsw.gov.au

NSW NPWS Information note Mt Warning Summit Walk Nov. 2020

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